Katrina Symposium 2007

Race and Class in the 21st Century Through the Lens of Hurricane Katrina

Friday, April 13, 2007 - Washington and Lee University School of Law

In the aftermath of the Hurricane Katrina tragedy in 2005, it became evident both here and abroad that the United States faces a serious problem regarding its treatment of its impoverished and under-represented citizens. The Katrina disaster brought to the forefront issues in education, urban renewal and voting: issues that are still pressingtoday. The aim of Race and Class in the 21st Century: Through the Lens of Hurricane Katrina is to confront, further define and discuss the problems Katrina revealed.

A distinguished group of experts, including our keynote speaker, Marc Morial, the former mayor of New Orleans and the President of the National Urban League, address these issues.